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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE- YOUR PROWESS TO YOUR SUCCESS

-An Article By Shachi Maheshwari

What is emotional intelligence?Emotional intelligence reflects the knowledge about self and awareness about the emotional patterns in a human being. A person who is able to understand himself as a person and determine his emotional patterns is known to have a sound emotional intelligence. It’s the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. A connect with others is the result of a good EQ as it allows you to recognize and understand what others are experiencing emotionally.

What are benefits of having good quotient of emotional intelligence?

A sound EQ person -

Is good at Communication

Has lesser anxiety and stress

Is better at resolving conflicts

Is good in handling relationships

Is more effective in dealing with challenges

Has good perseverance and self-control

Work In case of corporate world and in terms of gauging candidates at the time of hiring, EQ is treated as important as technical skills these days because people are able to handle pressures and environment better. A complicated work culture these days also needs a person to be sound in EQ so that he can effectively handle complex issues at workplace.

HealthMental and Physical health is another area of benefit. If a person is not good in EQ, he may fail to handle his stress and other related temperament disorders to further lead to serious health problems. Uncontrolled stress can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, lead to vulnerable depression, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process.

Relationship You are better in handling people and relationships if you are sound in your EQ. Better relationships means peace and happiness in every arena of life whether it is home or work.

In short, a person who is sound in his emotional intelligence can progress in his happiness. If a person is more happy than sad he will definitely benefit in his health too; and a person who is good in health and happiness positively adds to his efficiency in the way he handles life.

Normally the increase in awareness of a person is reflected by the way his behavior and people handling skills improve. A person who can empathize with another person in a positive way only then he will value his interaction with another person.

Majorly there are 5 areas of emotional intelligence on which a person needs to work on as also defined by a renowned psychologist:

Self awarenessThis particular skill helps a person and a person with sound EI understands his emotions better and doesn’t let his feelings rule him. He performs better by knowing his strengths and weaknesses.

Self regulationThis particular skill helps a person and a person with sound EI develops his ability to balance his emotions and impulses and decide when to show anger and when not. They take stock of their impulsive behaviors and are in a position to take better unbiased decisions.

MotivationThis particular skill helps a person and a person with sound EI is strong in self motivation and tries to drive his productivity chart quite efficiently. They try to excel in everything they perform.

EmpathyThis particular skill helps a person and a person with sound EI becomes better in understanding the need of other human beings and accepts others’ perspectives also. They also help others to progress along with them are strong in relationships

Social skillsThis particular skill helps a person and a person with sound EI is a strong team player and good at trouble shooting, dispute handling and keep up people in a team and harmony.

Since this is one of the most important givers for a person’s progress, I urge each one of you to work on the above areas to improve your skills on the above areas because-

“If you are a person with sound emotional intelligence (EQ), you gain many folds not just yourself, but become a catalyst in progress of others around you too and thereby place a foundation toa wonderfully skilled world.”

Author:Shachi MaheshwariYou may reach the author at shachimg@yahoo.com